New Jersey Officer Attacked Fellow New Jersey Officer in Winter Haven

Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:01 a.m.

WINTER HAVEN | A New Jersey officer, who was vacationing in the area, was arrested in Winter Haven and accused of beating another New Jersey officer with a lamp.

Winter Haven police say the two officers were involved in a fight late Tuesday at a Holiday Inn Express room. Penns Grove Sgt. Patrick Riley, 45, told police that he and Penns Grove Officer Allen K. Moore, 42, had gone out earlier in the night and Moore became extremely intoxicated. Riley was in Polk County because of a court hearing.

The two then returned to Riley's hotel room and he told Moore to spend the night because he wasn't in any shape to drive, police said.

Moore then hit Riley several times with a 7-pound lamp, police said. Riley was treated at Winter Haven Hospital for several injuries to his head and face.

Moore was charged with aggravated battery and booked into the Polk County Jail without bail. He is scheduled to have his first appearance in court today.

Police notified the Penns Grove New Jersey Police Department in New Jersey.

<p>WINTER HAVEN | A New Jersey officer, who was vacationing in the area, was arrested in Winter Haven and accused of beating another New Jersey officer with a lamp.</p><p>Winter Haven police say the two officers were involved in a fight late Tuesday at a Holiday Inn Express room. Penns Grove Sgt. Patrick Riley, 45, told police that he and Penns Grove Officer Allen K. Moore, 42, had gone out earlier in the night and Moore became extremely intoxicated. Riley was in Polk County because of a court hearing.</p><p>The two then returned to Riley's hotel room and he told Moore to spend the night because he wasn't in any shape to drive, police said.</p><p>Moore then hit Riley several times with a 7-pound lamp, police said. Riley was treated at Winter Haven Hospital for several injuries to his head and face.</p><p>Moore was charged with aggravated battery and booked into the Polk County Jail without bail. He is scheduled to have his first appearance in court today.</p><p>Police notified the Penns Grove New Jersey Police Department in New Jersey.</p>